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Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher)

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

Eccentric, anarchic tale about a Chinese immigrant family lauded for freshness, performances

Ralph Barrat will be gracing the stage at the Little Red Church in Comox for the Georgia Straight Jazz Society, March 9. Photo supplied

Crooner Ralph Barrat brings a quartet to Comox

Back in the early days of the jazz society, Ralph Barrat used…

  • Mar 8, 2023
Local author and musician Jim Creighton reads from his book Mrs. Johnson and the Rabbit at Coho Books during Thursday, March 2’s CR Live Streets: A Night Out Downtown. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Downtown Campbell River comes alive on an early March evening

CR Live Streets: A Night Out Downtown part of ongoing effort to liven up the city’s core

Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin

Juno Awards to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Kardinal Offishall, Haviah Mighty

Toronto rappers Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty will lead viewers as MCs

Kardinal Offishall poses for a photograph in Toronto, on Friday, January 13, 2023. Kardinal Offishall and Haviah Mighty are set to lead viewers through a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary at the Juno Awards on March 13. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin
Erica Mah (left) on the guzheng and Darcy McCord on cello will appear at the Rivercity Stage on March 17. Photo contributed

Guzheng and cello create unique chamber-folk music for the songs of Erica Dee Mah

When Erica Mah sings the opening line of her song Cedar, the…

  • Mar 2, 2023
Erica Mah (left) on the guzheng and Darcy McCord on cello will appear at the Rivercity Stage on March 17. Photo contributed
Trumpet legend Herb Alpert performs at the Tidemark Theatre Wednesday, April 5 with his wife Lani Hall joning him and their band on vocals. Photo by Dewey Nicks

Tijuana Brass trumpet legend Herb Alpert is always moving forward

Canadian tour rolls into four B.C. dates, including Nanaimo, Campbell River, Victoria and Vancouver

Trumpet legend Herb Alpert performs at the Tidemark Theatre Wednesday, April 5 with his wife Lani Hall joning him and their band on vocals. Photo by Dewey Nicks
Fleetwood Magic will perform the songs of Fleetwood Mac at the Tidemark Theatre on Saturday, May 27. Fleetwood Magic photo

Relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac’s music at the Tidemark Theatre

Tribute band Fleetwood Magic deliver authentic versions of the classic rock icons

  • Feb 28, 2023
Fleetwood Magic will perform the songs of Fleetwood Mac at the Tidemark Theatre on Saturday, May 27. Fleetwood Magic photo
Young At Art, a collaboration between The Crow’s Nest Artist Collective and other arts organizations around Campbell River, is back in-person for 2023 and is looking for young artists who want to show off their work. –Photo courtesy The Crow’s Nest Artist Collective

Young At Art is back at The Crow’s Nest

The Crow’s Nest will be accepting artwork made by anyone 17 years of age or under

  • Feb 27, 2023
Young At Art, a collaboration between The Crow’s Nest Artist Collective and other arts organizations around Campbell River, is back in-person for 2023 and is looking for young artists who want to show off their work. –Photo courtesy The Crow’s Nest Artist Collective
The Daisy Stranglers perform at the Campbell River Willow Point Hall. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Indie Rock in the Snow

Punk, psychedelic and more at Indie Rock in the River fest

The Daisy Stranglers perform at the Campbell River Willow Point Hall. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Rider Die Burlesque’s new show: Hot Girl Time Machine is a spectacular time-travel burlesque experience at the Rivercity Stage March 31 and April 1. Photo by Melissa Dayman-Langen/Rider Die Burlesque

New Rider Die Burlesque show set to charm Rivercity Stage

Featuring all local talent with a performance to transport you through time

  • Feb 23, 2023
Rider Die Burlesque’s new show: Hot Girl Time Machine is a spectacular time-travel burlesque experience at the Rivercity Stage March 31 and April 1. Photo by Melissa Dayman-Langen/Rider Die Burlesque
The Backcountry Film Festival takes place Friday, Feb. 24, at the Stan Hagen Theatre in Courtenay.

Strathcona Wilderness Institute hosting Backcountry Film Festival Friday

The Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI) is hosting the 2023 Backcountry Film Festival…

  • Feb 22, 2023
The Backcountry Film Festival takes place Friday, Feb. 24, at the Stan Hagen Theatre in Courtenay.
Tara Moon, left, and Charlotte Mark star as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Timberline High’s rendition of the musical ‘Chicago, set to debut Mar. 10. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Timberline showcases ‘All that jazz’ with rendition of Chicago musical

High school production focuses less on innuendos, profanity than Broadway counterpart

Tara Moon, left, and Charlotte Mark star as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Timberline High’s rendition of the musical ‘Chicago, set to debut Mar. 10. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Rising Indigenous R&B star Sebastian Gaskin will play the River City Stage on Wednesday, March 8. Photo contributed

Rising Indigenous R&B star Sebastian Gaskin plays Rivercity Stage March 8

Highway 19 Concerts returns to Rivercity Stage for three shows this spring,…

  • Feb 17, 2023
Rising Indigenous R&B star Sebastian Gaskin will play the River City Stage on Wednesday, March 8. Photo contributed
Edward Duan will be performing in Campbell River on Sunday, March 5, 2 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 145 Simms Rd. Photo submitted

Fifteen-year-old pianist has long list of accomplishments

Edward Duan will be playing at Campbell River’s Presbyterian Church March 5

  • Feb 16, 2023
Edward Duan will be performing in Campbell River on Sunday, March 5, 2 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 145 Simms Rd. Photo submitted
James Wood is performing in and putting on the Indie Rock in the River festival on Feb. 25. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Psychedelic, punk and folk music coming to Indie Rock in the River festival

Campbell River producer hopes festival boosts local indie music scene

James Wood is performing in and putting on the Indie Rock in the River festival on Feb. 25. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
The Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy, Linda Allen.

Continuing a legacy: Jacquie Gordon’s legacy is giving back to the Tidemark Theatre

Endowment fund will benefit the Campbell River theatre she helped found in perpetuity

The Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy, Linda Allen.
The BC Movement Arts Society (BCMAS), based in Sointula on Malcolm Island, B.C., returns with its North Island Contemporary Dance Series featuring Canadian and international dance artists. Photo contributed

Fusion of hip-hop, waacking, breaking, popping, and contemporary dance returns to North Island

OURO creates artistically innovative, socially accessible and community-minded performances

  • Feb 8, 2023
The BC Movement Arts Society (BCMAS), based in Sointula on Malcolm Island, B.C., returns with its North Island Contemporary Dance Series featuring Canadian and international dance artists. Photo contributed
The Cast of Halfway There (from left: Kelly Senko, Tony Ritchie, Lynne Macara and Michelle Segal) rehearses a scene from Rivercity Players next production which opens Feb. 23 at the Rivercity Stage. Tickets are now available at rivercitytickets.ca. Photo contributed

Rivercity’s next play celebrates the essentials in life: friendship, love and laughter

Halfway There is written by Norm Foster, Canada’s most-produced playwright

  • Feb 3, 2023
The Cast of Halfway There (from left: Kelly Senko, Tony Ritchie, Lynne Macara and Michelle Segal) rehearses a scene from Rivercity Players next production which opens Feb. 23 at the Rivercity Stage. Tickets are now available at rivercitytickets.ca. Photo contributed
Marie (Doris Wagner) awaits her next scene in rehearsal for Shoreline Musical Theatre’s production of Cinderella. Photo contributed

Shoreline brings the magic of Cinderella to the Tidemark Theatre

An updated script for modern audiences still retains most of the original TV version’s music

  • Feb 2, 2023
Marie (Doris Wagner) awaits her next scene in rehearsal for Shoreline Musical Theatre’s production of Cinderella. Photo contributed
Portals: Spring Break Theatre Camp will be held from March 27-31 at the Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre

Go On An Epic Spring Break Adventure At The Tidemark

Spring Break Theatre Camp to be held March 27-31

Portals: Spring Break Theatre Camp will be held from March 27-31 at the Tidemark Theatre. Photo courtesy Tidemark Theatre